On the basis of maladministration, Dalhousie annexed, which of the following states in British empire?
Lord Dalhousie annexed Awadh in February 1856 on the pretext of 'maladministration' (misgovernance) by Nawab Wajid Ali Shah, whereas Satara, Jhansi, and Nagpur were annexed…
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On the basis of maladministration, Dalhousie annexed, which of the following states in British empire?
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Lord Dalhousie annexed Awadh in February 1856 on the pretext of 'maladministration' (misgovernance) by Nawab Wajid Ali Shah, whereas Satara, Jhansi, and Nagpur were annexed under the Doctrine of Lapse.
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